Transition GPS offers help

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For those who are leaving the military, either separating or retiring, and thinking of going to school full time, part time or just taking a few classes, there's a brand new program just for you.

It's an educationally focused, two-day event that helps you transition from service member to scholar. It's called the Transition GPS Ed Track Workshop, and the pilot class for Kings Bay will be Aug 8 and 9.

The next workshop will not occur until fiscal year 2014.

The event and the Non-Commissioned Officer counseling prior to it will be filled with focused information on a variety of subjects that full- or part-time students need to consider. It also will include guided practice and computer resources dedicated to help you research and develop a plan to execute.

Here are a few of the dozens of questions that knowing the answer to can shorten the time or reduce the cost to get the education you need to very successful:

How do you pick a school, degree, classes, etc.?

Do you have a budget that includes the cost of books, lab fees, misc. fees, etc.?

If eligible for both the MGIB and Post 9-11, which one is best for you?

If you have given your Post 9-11 to your family, are there other funds available?

How can you reduce the number of classes you need to get a degree?

What career will you pursue? Do you need a degree? Is on-the-job training better?

What states will pay for your degree and how do you find out?

To participate in the workshop, follow these six simple steps

1, Contact Fleet and Family Support Center (573-4513) to reserve a seat in the workshop. There's a 50-seat limit.